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American Treasures of the Past, 2024 August Auction

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A Sale of National Treasures!
Wow! We’ve got one of our largest sales ever, covering too many categories to list.
The sale has many major collections, all new to the marketplace. Let’s take a look at a few:
Coins and Currency: The American History Collection continues with some of America’s first gold coins, proof coins and great rarities. In addition, the Confederate currency collection is one of the best to hit the market in a long time. Our collector started in the 1960s, and the collection has not seen the light of day in decades, all “fresh.” We will be at the ANA National Coin show in Chicago, August 6-9 with some of the best pieces. Come see us!
Native American Jewelry: There has been a major collection of American turquoise in Native American art in jewelry form since the 1970s hiding in the Midwest for almost fifty years … until now! With more than 300 lots comprised of about 1000 pieces, you’ll see the art of Zuni and Navajo artists at their finest.
Turquoise and raw western gems. We have a collection of raw gem material from many western turquoise mines, all collected before 1980, including a sample of a large amount of the famous No. 8 mine in eastern Nevada.
The Tahoe/Reno Western Art Collection. This amazing collection of high quality bronzes and western oils will knock you across the room. Simply world-class and stunning at every turn.
Art Nouveau. A world-class collection of original vintage art nouveau post cards, including the famous Alphonse Mucha. Nothing like this has been up for sale in many decades. You’ll see more here than in any of the three Mucha exhibits in Mucha’s home town of Prague!
Levi Strauss and miner’s pants. We’ve got a new discovery from Utah and Idaho of about 15 pairs of miner’s pants from the c1875-1890 period, many of which are makes and models not seen before. Sorry- no Levi pants, but there is a signed (autographed) Levi Strauss check at the end of the section!
Antique Western Bottles! A great offering from two collections, highlighted by a Thomas Taylor, Virginia, N. and a new 1850’s California soda discovery.
Western Antiquities. Too many to mention. Don’t miss the 1850s daguerreotype of a group of miners with their sluice box near Placerville in excellent condition.
Eastern Watercolor Art of China. A fabulous selection from a private collection of Qin Wei, known in China as a “National Treasure.” Only one of his pieces resides today in an American museum. Don’t miss your chance at these quintessentially eye-catching art.
UNCLAIMED MERCHANDISE: In the event that a successful bidder has paid in full for their merchandise but fails to settle outstanding shipping invoices or make arrangements for merchandise pickup within 60 days, HWAC reserves the right to declare the merchandise forfeited. This forfeiture will result in the merchandise becoming the property of HWAC and the successful bidder shall have no claim to or rights over the forfeited merchandise.
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Zeppelin and Blimp Covers, pre-WW2 [186275]2260 - Zeppelin and Blimp Covers, pre-WW2 [186275]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An important group of philatelic covers from several zeppelins and blimps, the very last of their era. 1. LZ 126, the USS Los Angeles. German built, h
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****0 for 187.50
 
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LZ 10 Zeppelin Post Card, 1912. 1st Commercial air flight of any kind, worldwide [186272]2261 - LZ 10 Zeppelin Post Card, 1912. 1st Commercial air flight of any kind, worldwide [186272]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare LZ 10 German Zeppelin "airship" that was the very first of any commercial air flights of any kind carrying paid passengers ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to j*****0 for 100.00
 
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LZ 11 - Zeppelin, Victoria Louise RPC 1912 [186276]2262 - LZ 11 - Zeppelin, Victoria Louise RPC 1912 [186276]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Zeppelin LZ 11, Victoria Louise real photo post card coming out of the hanger in Germany in February, 1912. Within a day or two of this photo, she was
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 62.50
 
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LZ 129, Hindenburg, RPC, 1936 [186277]2263 - LZ 129, Hindenburg, RPC, 1936 [186277]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Real photo post card of the famous Hindenburg zeppelin. This photo was taken in 1936 during the Berlin Olympics. The Olympic ring symbol can be seen
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 3***6 for 118.75
 
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LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin Covers, 1st Com Trans Atlantic Flight [186273]2264 - LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin Covers, 1st Com Trans Atlantic Flight [186273]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Philatelic Cover collection of six post cards and nine covers from the famous Graf Zeppelin, LZ 127. Fifteen (15) pieces overall. The Graf Zeppelin wa
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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LZ 129 Hindenburg Cover Collection (30) [186274]2265 - LZ 129 Hindenburg Cover Collection (30) [186274]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An unusually large and important collection of Hindenburg zeppelin philatelic covers After the world-wide success of LZ 127, the Graf Zeppelin, effort
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to f*****E for 1,000.00
 
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U.S. Military Covers, Cachet, c1932-61 (39) [182906]2266 - U.S. Military Covers, Cachet, c1932-61 (39) [182906]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 39 military covers, many cachet covers, c1932-61. Some of the cancels are from: Camp Toccoa, Ga., 1943; Little America, Antarctica, 1956; P
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to S*******3 for 75.00
 
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U.S. Cover Collection, c1988-2000 (350+) [182970]2267 - U.S. Cover Collection, c1988-2000 (350+) [182970]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 350 or more US covers, mostly 1988-2000 with a few older mostly mounted in albums. Also 1982 Fleetwood album of waterbirds of the 50 states with
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Confederate #1 on Cover [184765]2268 - Confederate #1 on Cover [184765]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scott Confederate #1 light green on cover with upper left Charlottesville, VA Jan 18 cancel. Tied cancel to stamp. Stamp has damage to upper left corn
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Confederate #2 on Cover [184764]2269 - Confederate #2 on Cover [184764]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scott Confederate #2 blue on cover with pen cancel. Bottom edge has condition issue, please inspect.
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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